Cutest Mermaid Cake

Ingredients:

• Baked and cooled cake (any flavor)
• Buttercream frosting (various colors)
• Piping bags and tips
• Edible pearls or sprinkles
• Fondant (optional for additional decorations)

Decorating Steps:

1. Prepare your cake by leveling the layers and stacking them, ensuring they are completely cooled.
2. Crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of buttercream to seal in the crumbs. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
3. Apply a thicker layer of buttercream over the crumb coat, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
4. Divide the buttercream into different colors for the ocean, waves, and mermaids. Tint the frosting using gel food coloring for vibrant hues.
5. Using a blue shade, cover the majority of the cake to represent the ocean.
6. With a lighter blue or white, pipe waves on the sides and top of the cake.
7. Create cute mermaid figures by piping the buttercream in various colors. Use a star tip for textured tails and hair.
8. Arrange the mermaids on the cake, positioning them as if swimming in the ocean waves.
9. Add additional details such as shells, seaweed, and fish using different colors of buttercream or fondant.
10. Enhance the cake's charm by placing edible pearls or sprinkles to mimic bubbles.
11. If desired, use a textured tip to create a sandy ocean floor at the base of the cake.
12. Allow the cake to set in the refrigerator before serving.

The Cutest Mermaid Cake with Awesome Buttercream Cake Decorating is sure to be a showstopper at any celebration, delighting both children and adults alike with its magical underwater theme.